Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. NOTE: Empty the lubricant into a clean container for reuse.
Remove the differential housing cover (4033).
1. Remove the 10 bolts and drain the lubricant from the differential housing (4010).
2. Remove the differential housing cover.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on both the differential housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before applying the new silicone sealant. To prevent contamination, cover the inside of the rear axle (4001) prior to cleaning the machined surface.
Clean the differential housing and the differential housing cover gasket mating surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Install the differential housing cover within 15 minutes of applying the silicone, or it will be necessary to remove and reapply new sealant.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant of the specified thickness to the differential housing cover.
- Use Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESB-M4G92-A.
3. NOTE: If possible, allow one hour before filling the axle with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has cured.
Install the differential housing cover.
1. Install the differential housing cover.
2. Install the 10 bolts.
4. NOTE: In-vehicle repair refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle with the specified lubricant to 6.4-14.3-mm (1/4-9/16-in) below the bottom of the fill hole.
Fill the rear axle to the level shown, approximately 1.54-1.66-liters (3.25-3.50-pints) of lubricant, and install the filler plug.
- Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Installation
1. Inspect the pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and scratches
prior to installing the flange.
Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the pinion flange ...
Axle Housing Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Axle Suspension Bushing Set
204-S030 (T78P-5638-A)
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and sys ...
Other materials:
Air Distribution
NOTE: The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped
with a cabin air filter.
There are two sources of air available to the air distribution system:
outside air
recirculated air
Recirculated air is only used during MAX A/C.
Air distribut ...
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The axle housing assembly consists of a cast center section with two
steel tube assemblies and
a stamped differential housing cover (4033). The differential housing cover
uses silicone sealant
as a gasket.
The hypoid-design gearset consis ...
Brake Booster - Hydro-Boost (Description and Operation)
The Hydro-Boost brake booster is a hydraulically operated brake booster
powered by the power
steering pump (3A674). The power steering pump provides the fluid pressure to
operate both the
power brake booster and the power steering gear (3504).
A Hydro-Boost ...